CONTAINER, THERMAL, B

The thermal container, designated as CONTAINER, THERMAL, B, is designed for the transport of whole blood under controlled temperature conditions during the critical Golden Hour window. It consists of an insulated inner box enclosed within a Multicam-colored nylon outer pouch, featuring a carrier system for secure attachment to personnel harnesses, ensuring mobility and accessibility in tactical environments. The unit is capable of holding two units of whole blood and is issued individually. The specification incorporates technical and quality requirements referenced by R or I numbers from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with applicable revisions tied to the solicitation or award date depending on acquisition scale. Packaging must comply with DLA standards, and any non-accepted supplies must have government identification removed prior to return. Covered Defense Information provisions may apply, requiring adherence to data handling protocols. The National Stock Number is 6530-01-654-0062, with a required quantity of two units under Purchase Request 7016500063. The delivery deadline is 84 days after order placement. The solicitation, issued under SPE2DH-26-T-3308 on April 23, 2026, with a response deadline of April 30, 2026, is managed by the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain FSH through DLA. Bidders must clearly indicate the source and part number of the product being offered. The place of performance is APO, 09227-0000, and the primary point of contact is Tina Vu, reachable via email and phone provided. The NAICS code 339113 identifies the industry category, and all proposals must fully align with the technical, packaging, and security stipulations outlined in the solicitation.